Central Nervous System (and reflexes)

Central Nervous System (and reflexes)

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11th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the main function of the frontal lobe?

Back

The frontal lobe is responsible for higher cognitive functions such as reasoning, planning, problem-solving, and controlling behavior.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

True or False: The spinal cord extends to the coccyx.

Back

False. The spinal cord ends at the lumbar region and is protected by the vertebral column.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

List the components of a reflex arc in order from stimulus to response.

Back

1. Sensory receptor (5) 2. Afferent neuron (3) 3. Interneuron (1) 4. Efferent neuron (4) 5. Skeletal muscle (2) - Sequence: 5, 3, 1, 4, 2.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of neuron is responsible for transmitting signals from sensory receptors to the spinal cord?

Back

Afferent neuron.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the role of an interneuron in a reflex arc?

Back

Interneurons connect afferent neurons to efferent neurons and process the information within the spinal cord.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What protects the spinal cord?

Back

The spinal cord is protected by the vertebral column, which consists of vertebrae.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Define gray matter in the context of the central nervous system.

Back

Gray matter consists of neuronal cell bodies and is involved in processing and integrating information.

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